- 9/11/2014
NR | 52 minutes | Documentary, Instructional, Sports | 2007
Awareness, or tapping into your sixth sense, is the focus for many of the exercises. Training classes can run for five hours and in some, you'd be blindfolded for the entire time. You'd have to follow what is going on, do your exercises and come to an understanding of the principles the instructor was teaching without the use of sight.
Stars: Vladmir Vasiliev
Awareness, or tapping into your sixth sense, is the focus for many of the exercises. Training classes can run for five hours and in some, you'd be blindfolded for the entire time. You'd have to follow what is going on, do your exercises and come to an understanding of the principles the instructor was teaching without the use of sight.
Stars: Vladmir Vasiliev
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00:00Aims and Benefits of Meditation Paths of Cosmic Energy
00:12Achieving Harmony and Balance Guide to Meditation Techniques
00:23Meditation Exercise Tratak Candle Gazing Meditation
00:33Meditation on Sound Image Mantra Meditation
00:39Shiva, the dancing embodiment of cosmic energy, centered, balanced, in that steadiness of
00:52mind, realized through meditation.
00:56Most minds are restless, overcome with wave on wave of thought and desire.
01:02Even at rest, a constant undercurrent of possibilities laugh at our consciousness.
01:10Meditation helps one stay rooted in the present, allowing the past to be, the future to unfold,
01:18the mind remains still.
01:21The goal of meditation is the realization of union with the absolute.
01:27The key word here is realize, for we are already one with the universe, and need only remove
01:33those limiting layers of thoughts and behavior that prevent us from experiencing it.
01:40We often think peace or happiness comes from the outside, through an object acquired or
01:46a goal achieved.
01:47But what brings that peace is the stillness of a mind free, even for a moment, of desire.
01:55Meditation is a natural state, like the waking, dreaming and deep sleep states, and, like
02:00sleep, is a state one falls into, given the proper conditions.
02:06Also like sleep, the experience itself cannot be taught, but there are exercises and techniques
02:12that, with practice, enable the aspirant to naturally enter the meditative state.
02:18But what is this state like?
02:23We all have had glimpses of it, moments when we are content, our minds one-pointed as we
02:30bask in the present, without desire, fear, judgment, anger and expectation.
02:39Floating like the lotus, whose beauty and fragrance is revealed as it rises from the
02:46mud and turns toward the sun.
02:51Quantum physics is beginning to describe a universe more and more fluid, the dividing
02:57line between matter and energy becoming blurred, if not non-existent, on a theoretical level.
03:04However, where science is happy just to know about the structure of the cosmos, the meditator's
03:11quest is to experience it directly.
03:15Benefits will accrue, reduction of stress, increased intuition and empathy, clearer focus
03:21of mind and greater energy and stamina.
03:25Tests show that meditation stimulates the body's anabolic processes of growth and repair
03:31and reduces the catabolic processes of decay.
03:35Science has also documented the link between positive thoughts and attitudes and the release
03:39of body chemicals that promote healing.
03:44But these benefits are not the goal of meditation, merely a bonus, a by-product on the way to
03:51the supreme bliss, the peace beyond understanding, of being one with the universe.
04:02Paths of cosmic energy, chakras and prana.
04:12The key to meditation is the sublimation, transformation and elevation of energy.
04:18The flow of the body's vital energy and its unseen existence in our bodies has been well
04:23mapped by the ancient yogins.
04:26Called prana in Sanskrit, this energy starts coiled like a serpent at the base of the spine,
04:32moving upward through wheels of energy called chakras, which are aligned along a channel
04:38parallel to the spinal cord.
04:41Chakra meditation opens this main energy channel and raises the energy from the base of the
04:46spine to the top of the head.
04:48It unites the self with the ultimate.
04:51The lower three chakras are associated with basic physical functions and emotions.
05:01Muladhara, located at the base of the spinal column near the anus.
05:06It has the seed sound of lam and is associated with the earth, the sense of smell and such
05:12basic desires as food and shelter.
05:22In the genital area is swadhisthana, yam is its seed sound, water its element.
05:30Associated with the lower abdomen and kidney functions, taste, procreation, family and
05:35fantasy.
05:40Manipura corresponds to the navel or solar plexus.
05:44Its seed sound is ram and fire, the ruling element.
05:47Digestion is under its control, it is associated with sight.
05:54The upper chakras begin to refine and re-channel the energy to even higher and more subtle
05:59levels.
06:03Anahata chakra is the heart center, its element is air, its color that of smoke and the seed
06:10sound yam.
06:11This chakra is the seed of the emotions and meditation on it can develop compassion and
06:16produce cosmic love.
06:24Vishuddha corresponds to the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
06:29Ham is its seed sound and ether its element.
06:33Meditation on this center brings knowledge and the ability to communicate without words.
06:42Ajna chakra is often called the third eye.
06:45It's associated with the pituitary gland and has om as its seed sound.
06:50This center rules the mind and all the elements exist in it.
06:55Concentration on Ajna chakra brings intuitional knowledge.
07:01Sahasrara, the thousand petal lotus, corresponds to the pineal gland.
07:06It's the goal to which the prana is raised and contains all sound, color, senses, elements
07:12and knowledge.
07:19Achieving harmony and balance, prana, life energy, is absorbed with each breath, handled
07:28in subtle forms through meditation, the physical manifestations of this energy can be increased
07:34and focused through exercise, physical cleansing, breathing and ethical practices.
07:41Mindfulness, non-violence, honesty, charity, non-covetousness, cleanliness, contentment,
07:50personal discipline, transformation of sexual and emotional energy to devotional energy,
07:57studying works of wisdom, treating everyone as a manifestation of the absolute and surrender
08:03to a greater power, all take an important place in a life leading to self-realization.
08:12A meditator seeks to find balance in the body, in the breath, in work and relaxation, releasing
08:21not only physical tension but subliminal pain and worry and the mental holding and reaction
08:27to these states.
08:30The body is used to relax the mind and the mind to relax the body.
08:36As tensions fade, the body and mind find harmony and new energy, an energy free of
08:43stress and anxiety. The mind becomes quiet and easily focused, perfectly relaxed, yet
08:51perfectly energized and aspirant can then maximize their practice.
08:59To aid in keeping the body healthy and the mind calm and alert, a vegetarian diet free
09:06of stimulants and intoxicants is beneficial. Moderation should guide each step until your
09:14daily practice integrates proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper
09:21diet and positive thinking and meditation.
09:26The body then radiates health, the breath becomes balanced, the emotions gentle, the
09:36mind finely focused, desires subside and bliss permeates.
09:44Guide to Meditation Techniques
09:55Meditation is a natural state of mind. It is a flower within us all that can be unfolded
10:01through simple techniques, the key being regular practice. The following instructions should
10:07be followed each time you sit. Review them regularly, they will become more meaningful
10:12as your practice deepens.
10:16To begin, find a comfortable place, free of distractions and disturbances, either indoors
10:22or amidst nature. Before beginning, resolve to sit for a specific length of time. Sit
10:28with the spine erect, either cross-legged or in a chair, close the eyes, focus on the
10:34breath, breathing silently through the nose, inhaling for a count of three, exhaling for
10:40a count of three. As you sit, waves of thought will roll across your mind. Do not identify
10:47with them or try to force them away, just witness them, knowing that this is the nature
10:52of the mind. Bodily discomfort will be less if you sit in any cross-legged position with
10:59the knees on the ground to provide a firm base. The hands can either be folded in the
11:05lap or placed on the knees.
11:10At first, it might prove difficult to keep the mind still, as thought after thought rushes
11:16to the forefront. When you notice the mind has strayed, without judgment, gently bring
11:24it back to the breath or other focus point. Keep your posture straight. The tendency is
11:32often to fight our thoughts, to go against the flow, to stir up more waves by judging
11:38ourselves for being unfocused. Our body and mind become restless. We wish to stop, but
11:48slowly, through practice, the thoughts become less overwhelming until we learn to just surrender,
11:57to be an observer to the play of the mind.
12:05Often the body is restless or experiences discomfort. Emotions may come and seem to
12:13overwhelm us. Continue to observe. Soon the body will be comfortable for longer and longer
12:19periods of time, and the emotions will diminish. Keep a daily practice, preferably at a regular
12:26time and place. Once you have selected a technique, use the same one consistently. As you sit,
12:34do not strive for experiences. Try as much as possible to do the practice without expectations
12:40or desires, remaining in the now. Soon you will achieve focus, serenity, and insight.
12:47Concentration exercise. Yellow flower.
13:17Red flower. Blue flower.
13:48And a purple flower.
13:56When starting to develop concentration, it is often easier to start with confining the
14:02thoughts to a category of objects, rather than an individual one.
14:10As an example, you can visualize the four flowers just seen.
14:17Sit as you would for meditation, mentally placing a flower in each corner of a square
14:24surrounding your head.
14:31Focus first on one flower, seeing its color, size, form, and texture, being with it totally.
14:53As your mind becomes restless, move to the next flower.
15:01Then the next. And the next.
15:06Letting the mind move slightly from object to object, but at the same time keeping up
15:13a steady flow of focus until the flowers seem to become part of you.
15:20The mind will slowly become steady and ready for meditation practice.
15:31Tratak, candle gazing.
15:35Tratak, or steady gazing, is both a physical and mental exercise.
15:42The mind is led to stillness by keeping the eyes one-pointed.
15:47This develops concentration and helps focus the mind, making it ready for meditation.
15:54It also improves eyesight by stimulating the optic nerve,
15:59and is one of six cleansing exercises called kriyas.
16:04To start the practice, sit in a comfortable meditation position,
16:09with the object of concentration slightly away from you.
16:14A lit candle is the usual choice, though you can apply this practice to any object easily
16:19viewed, such as a chakra, the ocean, the moon, or a star.
16:26Gently calm the breath and make it regular.
16:30And then with the eyes open, look steadily at the object.
16:34Try to see the object in its entirety. Do not think about it.
16:40If you find thoughts coming to your mind, gently return your focus to the gazing.
16:47Try not to blink. Keep the pupils fixed. Look steadily without straining.
16:54This may be difficult at first, but as you continue the practice, it becomes easier.
17:00Continue to sit still, with the focus steady.
17:05As you gain more control and blinking stops, you may find tears come to the eyes.
17:12This serves to both aid concentration and to clean and relax the eyes.
17:18When your eyes become tired, close them, but keep your focus unbroken
17:24by continuing to see the afterimage of the object,
17:28preferably at the ajna chakra between the eyebrows.
17:32A moment or so later, when the eyes are rested, open them again and continue to gaze.
17:40Repeat this process as many times as necessary for the entire period of the sitting.
17:47Try practicing tradak for the next five minutes.
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24:10Remember that meditation,
24:12like any other skill,
24:14time to master. Sometimes progress is swift, sometimes so slow it seems you are
24:22losing ground. Do not be concerned with immediate results. Stay steady in the
24:28practice. You will acquire a richness and fullness to life, totally independent of
24:34external circumstances. Peace will truly come from within.
24:417. Sound image meditation. Sound or sight meditation allows you to become one with
24:52your environment. It's more easily practiced in a natural setting, but can
24:57eventually lead to calmness of mind amid the bustle of a busy city. Again, sit in a
25:04comfortable meditation posture with the back straight. Let the breath become
25:08gentle and regular. For sight meditation, follow the instructions for tratak. For
25:15sound meditation, bring your entire focus to your ears. Close your eyes. Listen to
25:22the sounds around you. Do not think about them or categorize them. Just listen. Let
25:30them wash over you until you feel you are hearing them with your entire body,
25:35not just your ears. Do not get involved with any thoughts that arise, but gently
25:42bring your attention back to the sound. Do not drift or daydream. Bring all your
25:49attention to listening. As you sit and your concentration deepens, the sounds of
25:57your own heartbeat and breath will merge with the sounds around you until
26:03eventually there is no separation between yourself and the sound. Practice
26:11sound or sight meditation for the next 20 minutes.
46:33Mantra meditation. Mantra meditation is based on the theory, much like that of
46:45modern physics, that the entire universe is composed of energy vibrating at
46:51different levels or wavelengths, and that the rate of this vibration determines
46:56the nature of a substance both on the physical and psychic levels. This was
47:02intuitively realized by the ancients who developed Sanskrit, a language that
47:07holds within each word the energy pattern of the thing it invokes. Various
47:14sages found that certain sounds, some with literal meaning, some without,
47:19resonated harmoniously with the mind and body, bringing them to a higher level of
47:25awareness. Using these sounds, they achieved realization and then taught
47:31these sounds to others. These mystical energies encased in sound are called
47:37mantras. Mantra meditation works on many levels. The sound forms a focus for the
47:45mind, sets off pleasant and relaxing vibrations throughout the body and mind,
47:51and through many repetitions, the energy of the mantra becomes unlocked and raises
47:57and transforms the vibration of the aspirant to a higher level. In practicing
48:05mantra meditation, it is essential that the words be pronounced exactly right.
48:10The literal meaning of the mantra is not as important as the vibration. This is
48:16why mantras are not translated, but said in Sanskrit. One of the most powerful
48:23mantras is Aum, written in Sanskrit like the number three with a tail and
48:29pronounced so that it resonates throughout the body. The universe has
48:35come from Aum, rests in Aum, and dissolves in Aum. Mantra repetition can be
48:44practiced at any time during any activity and can serve to give a
48:48spiritual and uplifting focus to even the most prosaic of tasks. But to reap
48:55the full benefit of mantra repetition, it is best to do it as a formal practice.
49:00Practice daily. Start with 10 minutes and build to a half hour. Sit with the spine
49:11straight, the eyes closed, and the attention focused within. Bring the mind
49:20to the breath. Watch it become gentle and regular. Once the breath is steady, repeat
49:29Aum aloud with each exhalation. Keep a regular rhythm and pitch. Slowly as you
49:39tune to the vibration, lower your voice and repeat Aum more and more softly
49:46until just repeating Aum mentally. If the mind wanders, gently lead it back to the
49:55mantra. If you have difficulty remaining focused with the mental repetition,
50:01return to saying the mantra aloud. Continue to synchronize the repetition
50:07with the breath. Breathing in Aum, breathing out Aum. Join in if you like.
50:37Aum, Aum, Aum, Aum.
51:07Aum, Aum, Aum, Aum.
51:37Aum.
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